Paralegal Intern

Part-time

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Paralegal Intern – Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS)
Salary: Unpaid internship
Job title: Paralegal Intern
Experience: Students pursuing a paralegal certification is a plus
Department: Pro Bono Programs
Organization: Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS)
Location: Baltimore, MD
H1: Make a Difference and Gain Practical Legal Experience with MVLS
H2: Join our Team as a Paralegal Intern
Founded in 1981, Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS) is the oldest and largest pro bono legal services organization in Maryland, providing free civil legal assistance to underrepresented Marylanders. As a Paralegal Intern, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those in need while gaining practical legal experience.

Responsibilities:
- Review applications for legal assistance and assist with case processing for low-income clients.
- Conduct phone intake with clients to identify potential legal issues and gather necessary information.
- Work closely with MVLS staff attorneys and paralegals to assign and close cases for volunteer attorneys.
- Accompany staff attorneys to court hearings (varies based on semester).
- Participate in drafting legal research and creating self-help materials for self-represented litigants.
- Assist with additional resource information for clients.

Qualifications:
- Pursuing a paralegal certification is a plus.
- Interest in public interest law is a plus.

Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship.

Work Schedule:
- Fall/Spring internships require a minimum of 10 hours per week, during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM).
- Summer internships are full-time, Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM.

Application:
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service at 201 North Charles Street, Suite 1400 Baltimore, MD. 21201 or via email to . Please address MVLS's core values in your cover letter.

Join the MVLS team as a Paralegal Intern and make a difference in the fight for justice and equity in Maryland. Our core values of teamwork, passion, commitment, initiative, and inclusivity guide our work to break down barriers to justice. Apply now and gain valuable experience while helping those in need.

Case Management, Client Relations, Legal Research, Self-Help Materials, Volunteer Management, Court Representation

Send resume and cover letter to Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service or via email to

Qualification and Experience Pursuing Paralegal Certification, Interest in Public Interest Law

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